Cost of Living in Dahlgren, VA

With a cost of living index of 106, Dahlgren, VA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 6% more expensive than the national average and in line with the Virginia state average. Dahlgren is a small community of 3,417 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dahlgren's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,291 (2% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $383,400 (26% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.6x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Dahlgren is $106,071, which is 41% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.